ZIP Code 17355

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Railroad · York County · Pennsylvania

Population
261

165/sq mi

Median home value
$221,400

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 28.9

Land area
1.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17355 in Railroad, Pennsylvania has a population of 261. Median home value is $221,400, 20% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Railroad, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 261 residents, producing a population density of 165 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17355 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17355 sits at , while per-capita income is $32,036. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $221,400 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 36.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17355 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17355, Railroad, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

261

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

165

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17355?

28.9

Median Age

37.9%

Male

62.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$32,036

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

141

Total Housing Units

126

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.5%
Renter 63.5%

$221,400

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17355 vs 17349 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17349 New Freedom, PA 7,570 0.9 mi
17361 Shrewsbury, PA 5,806 1.1 mi
17327 Glen Rock, PA 7,565 3.3 mi
21053 Freeland, MD 3,305 4.8 mi
21105 Maryland Line, MD 65 4.0 mi
17363 Stewartstown, PA 9,413 5.9 mi
21120 Parkton, MD 6,967 8.0 mi
17407 York, PA 2,355 8.6 mi
17360 Seven Valleys, PA 5,927 7.1 mi
17313 Dallastown, PA 10,899 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17355 in?
ZIP code 17355 (Railroad) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17355?
ZIP code 17355 in Railroad, PA has a population of 261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17355?
The median home value in ZIP 17355 is $221,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17355 is White at 95.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17355?
In ZIP code 17355, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17355?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17355 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17355?
In ZIP code 17355, approximately 36.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17355 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Railroad, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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